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In Services for grades K-12.
In Services for Employers.
In Services for Support Staff.
Continuing Education Programs
The ABC's of Seizure Management:
This is an all encompassing program developed in 1999 as a result of large public forums and focus groups. This program features:
Education DVD’s/Public Service Announcements, an Epilepsy Resource Binder filled with information booklets and pamphlets, and recommended Best Practice This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 1-866-EPILEPS(Y).
A.) Educational Videos/Public Service Announcements (available in English and French)
A series of 30 to 60 second educational videos/public service announcements delivering information about the main seizure types, first aid procedures, and anti- discrimination messages. Across Canada, they have helped teach students, teachers, and health professionals while delivering a visual resource and education tool about epilepsy.
Call 1- 888-9-Seizur(e) (1-888-973-4987) to order your free copy.
B.) Resource Binder
Filled with lists of multiple resources, information, support, and education materials. Click here to download (PDF).
C.) Communication
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Public Forums and Professional Workshops:
"Partnering in Education"
"Helping to Overcome Perceptions of Epilepsy"
"Epilepsy and Employment Supports"
"The ABC’s of Seizure Management- Epilepsy 101"
Topics include:
* Seizure Identification (Over 150 types)
* Appropriate Classification and Terminology (Old - Grand Mal, Present - Generalized)
* First Aid, Seizure Management, and Medical Emergencies
* Epilepsy Myths and Facts
* Effects of Epilepsy on Learning and Behaviour
* Side Effects of Medication
* Psychosocial Issues, Solution and Resolutions
* Partnering Nursing Services with Education
* Determining Needs
* Accessing Services
Support Programs
Group Support Programs
Support groups facilitated by a psychologist, for parents and individuals of all ages with epilepsy (and their siblings) that are scheduled throughout the year.
Client Support
Contact with individuals and families facing similar needs and issues. Free access to counseling with a professional psychologist, advocacy, and referrals to other community support agencies.
This program provides information and free annual events that are fundamental to get support and peer interaction for those who live with epilepsy.
Annual program events include:
* Community Day-March 26th Purple Day.
* Children's Christmas Party
The opportunity to participate in a variety of physical and social activities. Children, teens and their families, are invited to attend. The program also provides positive interaction with peers
* Adult Christmas Party
Individuals who live with epilepsy and their families are invited to a festive celebration. The program supports peer interaction, access to professional support and distribution of educational materials.
Newsletter - Epilepsy Connection
Information and education articles. Includes notification of current event programs every 3-4 months. Click here for the newsletters.
Canadian Epilepsy Alliance Newsletter - Epilepsy Matters
A national newsletter from the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance. This newsletter is filled with education, information, and issues that are relevant to families, caregivers, and individuals who live with epilepsy uniting them nationally. Click here for the newsletters.
Epilepsy Matters is supported by a generous grant from
The Resource Center
Provides pamphlets, books, and educational videos about epilepsy. Drop by the office and see what resources you can borrow! Or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it of a great book that you have recently read and think we should have.
32868 Ventura Ave
Abbotsford BC,
604-853-7399 or 1-866-EPIEPS(Y)
The Web Wave
Information, found on this web site, with access to medical professionals. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it your suggestions.